Religion in Mexico: Chiapas
A short documentary about the conditions of the inhabitants of the Chiapas Highlands. Filmed during Holy Week in 1968, it depicts the religious activities of the holiday, recalling that 100 years earlier, on the same dat
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A Place Called Chiapas
In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed its troops and at least 1
El guerrillero de Chiapas
Chiapas, la otra guerra
La Guerra de Chiapas
Chiapas, Hablan los Rebeldes
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Chiapas, El Corazón del Café
In 1824, John McGee, an English adventurer, arrived in the Soconusco area of Chiapas with his young wife. There, they sought to fulfill their dream of prosperity and become the first producers of coffee. Upon reaching Ch
Oscar Chávez - Chiapas
Chiapas: Diálogo bajo amenaza
The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas
"Just before dawn on New Year's Day 1994, armed Mayan Indians declared war on the government. They immediately seized eight towns in Chiapas and set in motion events that ripped away a facade of prosperity and stability
Chiapas: Paisaje después de la batalla
The Revolt of Dignity. The Zapatista Movement in Chiapas
On January 1, 1994, thousands of indigenous people occupied seven towns in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas under the slogan "Ya Basta!" (Enough!) occupied seven towns in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. For t
Vallarta
In the 60's, Puerto Vallarta rose to fame thanks to a Hollywood production named The Night of the Iguana, sparking rapid tourism growth. This documentary explores the environmental and social impacts of the hotel industr
The Healer of the Indigenous Communiites of the Highlands of Chiapas
When Jacinto falls ill, his relatives call on a local healer to cure him. This intimate look at traditional Mayan healing practices reveals indigenous values for addressing the physical, spiritual, and psychological aspe
El color de la tierra: Chiapas
Short film release
Proyecto de Medios de Comunicación en Chiapas
Documentary that shows the first work of the Chiapas Media Project and the ways that communities will use video equipment, according to testimonials by residents of Ejido Morelia.
Song of the Earth: Traditional Music from the Highlands of Chiapas
A documentary in which Tzotzil elders explain the meaning of traditional sounds in the hope that young people will take these traditions to heart. A showcase of the efforts of communities in resistance to preserve their
May The Heart Be At Peace
Through the testimonies of survivors of the "Low-Intensity War" in Chiapas, this film examines the Maya peoples' struggle for justice and peace. It reflects on themes of memory, resistance, and the enduring impact of war